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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.48, 636.69 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.48, 636.69 and 135.93 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.48 : 636.69 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.48/636.69 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.48x = 636.69 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.48x = 86,545.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,545.27/424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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